There’s nothing quite like the moment an educator receives kind words from a student or their family. For educators, these moments are reminders of the impact they’re making—often in ways they don’t even realize. Families and students, your words hold power. They validate the late nights spent planning lessons, the extra time spent helping a struggling learner, and the unwavering commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space for every child. These expressions of gratitude are pure gold in a teacher’s world.
One of the best parts of my day as a principal? Making positive phone calls home. It’s such a simple gesture, but it brings joy to everyone involved—students, families, and me. Hearing the joy in a parent’s voice or the surprise in their reaction when they realize it’s not a call about anything negative—it’s priceless. Whether it’s celebrating an act of kindness, academic growth, or just being an all-around wonderful human being, these conversations are a bright spot in the day. To the families I’ve had the privilege of calling: thank you for letting me share in your child’s successes. These moments truly make my day. Way to go Gators! 💛 🐊
Congratulations to Digital Art's most recent "Student of Excellence," London Fairbanks! He was chosen for his unyielding talent, and his kind demeanor as a student. Peers and teachers can always look to him to do the right thing! Congrats, London. A real gator! 🐊
In remembrance of the incredible life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball team and their Coaches for winning 1st place in the Mt. Pleasant Basketball Tournament!! 🏀🏀🏀
8th grade B-team with a win against Moore. 🏀 22-16 💪
A big win for 7th grade B-team against Moore Mustangs. 🏀🏀🏀
Proud of these Lady Gators.
💚 We LOVE what some of our 6th graders love about Three Lakes! 💚
6th grade preview night at TLMS. 5th graders deciding on art as an elective!
🤍 We loved meeting some of our future Gators last night! While it will be bittersweet sending our 8th graders off to Tyler Legacy, we can't wait to have our halls filled next year with these sweet faces! 🖐️
🐊 We had a great turnout at Gator Preview Night last night! Wonderful performances by band and orchestra and cheer and NJHS members helped greet and show our future gators around the swamp. If you missed it we'll share the presentation. Chomp chomp, we are the Swamp! 💜 💛
Mr. Garner led a breathing lesson today. The idea popped with the band.
Thank you so much Chuy's & our lovely PTA for helping us celebrate our wonderful Principal, Mrs. Sherman! ❤️ Happy Birthday!!
We take this moment to bring a brief weather update. if you look closely, IT'S SNOWING in Gator territory! ❄️❄️❄️
🎾 Our athletes of the month are stellar tennis stars!
8th Grade: Jackson Mackintosh and Bently Slaughter
7th Grade: Benjamin Ketcher and Lillie Knight
Way to go athletes! 🎾
🎂 Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Mrs. Sherman! She leads our campus with love, warmth, and a whole lot of fun. 🤩 She is the backbone of Three Lakes Middle School and we wish her all the best this year! 🎁
👩🏫 We have the BEST teachers and staff and we want to highlight two who are the Teacher and Staff of the Month!
7th Grade Reading Teacher Mrs. Carwile engages her students to explore literature in fun and new ways.
Master Teacher Mrs. McHann supports all teachers on our campus to push themselves to be the best they can be!
Thank you ladies for representing the Swamp so well! 👏
🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month!
6th Grade: Kendall Cleghorn and Eli Ellspermann
7th Grade: Gisselle Leandro and Jace Mayfield
8th Grade: Elizabeth “Lake” Lane and Hunter Hanson
These Gators are leaders on the campus and we are so proud of them! 🐊
Oragami in 6th grade Social Studies as we study Asian Culture!
👏 Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to our wonderful Officer Marcano! He is an integral part of the safety and security here in the swamp. Thank you for all that you do to serve and protect! 👮♂️
